Noel Whitman

UConn School of Nursing, Class of 2014

I am a graduate student in the UConn School of Nursing with plans to graduate with my Post Masters certificate in Adult Primary Care in 2012. I grew up in Rocky Hill, Connecticut; went to SUNY-Binghamton and graduated with a BSN. Following that, I graduated from UConn with a Master’s degree in nursing and have worked as an RN in acute, primary and long-term care for several years in various parts of the country. Along the way, I have volunteered for services to meet the needs of high risk teenagers and those with mental health and substance abuse issues. Over the years, I have witnessed the effects of poor health care to underserved populations and those who have limited access to health care. Most recently I have worked with both the elderly and those affected by mental illness and substance abuse issues. These populations have become my areas of interest and concern for serving their health care needs. My goal is to make a difference in the life of these populations so that their lives will be less difficult than what they have known. The mission of UST coincides with my aspirations and I hope to gain experience and impact the lives of others along the way.